SHVETS production from Pexels and Kameleon007 from Getty Images Signature Quick Read Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% COLA in 2026. The Fed is not expected to raise interest rates in 2026 due to easing inflation and stable unemployment. Fed rate changes do not directly impact COLAs but can influence them through inflation effects. A recent study identified one single habit that doubled Americans’ retirement savings and moved retirement from dream, to reality. Read more here.   ...

zimmytws / Shutterstock.com Quick Read Social Security benefits will increase by 2.8% in 2026 due to the annual cost of living adjustment. Full retirement age rises to 67 for anyone turning 66 in 2026 or later. The Social Security wage base limit increases to $184,500 from $176,100. If you’re thinking about retiring or know someone who is, there are three quick questions causing many Americans to realize they can retire earlier than expected. take 5 minutes to learn more here The new year is ap ...

A major COLA announcement is going to impact about 75 million Americans next year. I'm not talking about the soda. I'm talking about the Social Security cost of living adjustment for 2026.Starting in January, if you receive Social Security benefits or supplemental security income payments, you're going to see a 2.8% increase in your monthly benefits. Now, this adjustment is based on government inflation data. And on average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $56 a month next year.So ...